Ghana Armed Forces to Conduct Joint Show of Force Exercise in Accra

Ghana Armed forces to conduct joint Show of force exercise in Accra on December 11.

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in collaboration with sister security services, will conduct a coordinated Show of Force Exercise in Accra on Thursday, December 11, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance national security and inter-agency cooperation.

A press release issued by the Department of Public Relations at the GAF General Headquarters announced that the exercise will begin at 0900 hours from Black Star Square and proceed through major streets in the capital before concluding at the same venue.

The operation involves the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Ghana Immigration Service.

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The exercise forms part of strategic security preparations aimed at boosting operational readiness and reassuring the public of the country’s preparedness to maintain peace and stability, especially during the festive season.

According to the release, the Show of Force Exercise will also help deter criminal activity, promote inter-agency coordination, and demonstrate Ghana’s robust national security posture to counter emerging threats.

The Ghana Armed Forces advises the public that the exercise is routine and may result in increased security presence and temporary traffic delays in parts of Greater Accra and its environs.

However, the public is encouraged to continue with their normal activities without fear.

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The statement was signed by Colonel Evelyn Ntiamoah Asamoah, on behalf of the Director General of Public Relations. Media houses have been urged to support in publicizing the exercise to raise awareness.